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The Best Episodes of 60 Minutes Season 59

Every episode of 60 Minutes Season 59 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 60 Minutes Season 59!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    60 Minutes Season 59 Episode 5 - The Vote | Up in the Air | Who iz Sacha Baron Cohen?
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    S59:E5

    The Vote - As Democrats and Republicans battle for control of the House and Senate in the upcoming midterm elections, 60 Minutes' Lesley Stahl reports on the stress on our voting system as the Trump administration places demands on state and local election officials. Stahl travels to Utah, where Republican Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson explains why she's resisting pressure from Washington, and then speaks with Harmeet Dhillon from the Department of Justice about the role of the federal government. Andrew Bast is the producer.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. 60 Minutes Season 59 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    5.8/10(13 votes)

    S59:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. 60 Minutes Season 59 Episode 4 - In the Line of Fire | Lost Sheep | Jon Batiste
    5.0/10(8 votes)

    S59:E4

    In the Line of Fire - Secret Service Director Sean Curran and Deputy Director Matt Quinn speak with 60 MINUTES in their first joint interview on the unprecedented number of threats against the President of the United States and other protectees.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. 60 Minutes Season 59 Episode 1 - Shot Down Over Iran; The Pardon Economy; Battering Ram
    4.9/10(22 votes)

    S59:E1

    First, U.S. Air Force officer shot down in Iran says it's a "modern-day miracle" he survived. Then, brokers are offering felons a path to Trump pardons - at a steep price with no guarantees. And, McVay, Stafford on Rams culture.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. 60 Minutes Season 59 Episode 2 - Patrick Clancy; AI Data Centers; Shergar, Where Are You?
    4.9/10(11 votes)

    S59:E2

    First, Patrick Clancy: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, data center plans boom despite heavy backlash. And, inside the unsolved kidnapping of Shergar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 59 Ratings Summary

"The Vote | Up in the Air | Who iz Sacha Baron Cohen?" is the best rated episode of "60 Minutes" season 59. It scored 6.4/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/18/2026. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 3".